Barcelona... - SV650.org

Stingo · 10-06-10, 12:09 PM

...you know, that little place in Spain. Myself and the wife & kids are off to the sunny Costa Dorada in July. At some stage, I will be leaving them soaking up the sun whilst I go to Barcelona, by train, for the day.
In the mighty org's opinion, what sights do you advise that I simply 'must not miss'?

10-06-10, 12:43 PM

The Ramblas

10-06-10, 01:05 PM

the cable cars and an ice cream at the top, Gaudi park, the front and the marina!
If its just you - grab one of these they are fanatstic andd let you see a lot of the sights and you can stop as and when you want. The scooter mob love them. Well worth it - we done and loved it!!

10-06-10, 02:18 PM

Watch fir pick pockets while in las ramblas and on the train, so I've heard.

yorkie_chris · 10-06-10, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gerbrox

Watch fir pick pockets while in las ramblas and on the train, so I've heard.

+1
millions of morrocans who'll nick owt that isn't nailed down.

Nobbylad · 10-06-10, 02:28 PM

Camp Nou if you're a footy fan or not...the sheer size of the thing is amazing!

flymo · 10-06-10, 02:34 PM

If you are looking for some cool nightlife then I definately recommend nipping down to Port Olympic marina, 5 mins in a taxi from Las Ramblas. There are some 'interesting' bars down there that are well worth a stroll along.

Dont go alone though, you will almost certainly get mugged.

The bars are on the lower level so you could almost walk past them and not notice them at all, well worth a little visit though. On the eastern side of the marina there are some really good seafood restaurants.

Las Ramblas is all a bit tacky for my liking, too many tourists.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...16469&t=h&z=17

Biker Biggles · 10-06-10, 02:43 PM

As a Navy man you must do the maritime museum.

arc123 · 10-06-10, 04:12 PM

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If its just you - grab one of these they are fanatstic andd let you see a lot of the sights and you can stop as and when you want. The scooter mob love them. Well worth it - we done and loved it!!

This! I had one of those out in Lisbon a couple of years ago. Brilliant fun, and you get to see loads of the city that you wouldn't otherwise... I'm actually in Barcelona next month so will probably get one myself for the day...

Stingo · 10-06-10, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

As a Navy man you must do the maritime museum.

Good idea - didn't know they had one.

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the cable cars and an ice cream at the top, Gaudi park, the front and the marina!
If its just you - grab one of these they are fanatstic andd let you see a lot of the sights and you can stop as and when you want. The scooter mob love them. Well worth it - we done and loved it!!

Those do look good - might have to have go...I reckon Gaudi is mandatory...

tvm peeps.

10-06-10, 12:09 PM	#1
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10-06-10, 12:43 PM	#2
Tara Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Barcelona... The Ramblas

10-06-10, 01:05 PM	#3
Quedos Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Barcelona... the cable cars and an ice cream at the top, Gaudi park, the front and the marina! If its just you - grab one of these they are fanatstic andd let you see a lot of the sights and you can stop as and when you want. The scooter mob love them. Well worth it - we done and loved it!!

10-06-10, 02:18 PM	#4
gerbrox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Barcelona... Watch fir pick pockets while in las ramblas and on the train, so I've heard.

10-06-10, 02:28 PM	#6
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Barcelona... Camp Nou if you're a footy fan or not...the sheer size of the thing is amazing!

10-06-10, 02:34 PM	#7
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Barcelona... If you are looking for some cool nightlife then I definately recommend nipping down to Port Olympic marina, 5 mins in a taxi from Las Ramblas. There are some 'interesting' bars down there that are well worth a stroll along. Dont go alone though, you will almost certainly get mugged. The bars are on the lower level so you could almost walk past them and not notice them at all, well worth a little visit though. On the eastern side of the marina there are some really good seafood restaurants. Las Ramblas is all a bit tacky for my liking, too many tourists. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...16469&t=h&z=17 Last edited by flymo; 10-06-10 at 02:40 PM.

10-06-10, 02:43 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Barcelona... As a Navy man you must do the maritime museum. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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